Town Hall
Blagrave St
Reading
Berks
RG1 1QH
United Kingdom
Your Visit
Centrally located within The Town Hall complex (which includes Reading Museum), the Concert Hall is one of the finest of its type in Britain. Originally built in 1882 it was restored in 2000 and features traditional horseshoe seating with a surround balcony and thrust stage, which stimulates a feeling of participation and closeness between audience and performer. The Concert Hall also houses the restored Father Willis Organ, which boasts superb acoustics the rear of the stage.
The Concert Hall combines architectural elegance with near perfect acoustics to make it one of the South’s cultural gems. Its stage is as welcoming to keynote speakers as to some of the world’s leading musicians and comedians. Each year we host some of the greatest artists of the Classical world and recitals showcasing the famous Father Willis Organ.
The Father Willis organ is the centre-piece of the Town Hall’s beautifully restored Concert Hall. It was originally built for the Small Town Hall, now known as the Victoria Hall. It is significant as the most unaltered example of a Father Willis concert organ to survive in this country. The acoustics of the Concert Hall are regarded as the perfect complement to the organ.
You can find more information about visiting Reading Town Hall at www.readingtownhall.co.uk
'To me, Reading Concert Hall is one of the finest in the country. An acoustical jewel, it deserves to be properly discovered and recognised' Alfred Brendel
Box Office
Tickets are sold via Reading Arts Box Office based at The Hexagon
Opening Times
Box Office 0118 960 6060 or boxoffice@reading.gov.uk
*Monday - Thursday: 10am - 5pm, Friday 10am - 4pm (closed bank holidays)
Performance days: Box Office and collections will be available from the Town Hall reception one hour before the advertised show time, unless otherwise stated.
Please check the individual event page for the latest information regarding entry requirements and ticketing before travelling to the venue.
Fees and Charges
There are no hidden fees or charges when booking with Reading Arts, ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees and include e-ticket delivery as standard.
Additional charges may apply for optional postage or collection, ticket protection, VIP or other ticket options available to the customer when booking.
Booking Fees
Standard booking fees are included in the advertised price and available to view when booking. The booking fee applies to all online, in person and telephone ticket purchases made with credit cards, debit cards and cash. Bookings made in person with a pre-paid debit card are not subject to a booking fee. Reading Arts Gold members are exempt from booking fees when purchasing tickets for most Reading Arts events (exceptions apply). Please see the membership page for more details
Ticketing: E-tickets and alternative options
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E-TICKETS: E-tickets are provided as standard and included in the listed ticket price. A proof of purchase will be emailed on confirmation of booking and e-tickets will be sent closer to the event. You can view and download e-tickets by logging on to your Reading Arts Account online. https://whatsonreading.com/my-account
To help prevent resales and to ensure tickets include the latest event information, e-tickets will be emailed approximately 7 days before the date of your event. There is no need to contact us, e-tickets will be automatically emailed to the account holder and be available to download from your account. If you have not received your e-tickets within 7 days of the event please contact the Box Office.
E-tickets have a unique QR code and will be scanned on entry. When sharing tickets with members of your party please ensure you do not duplicate tickets as previously scanned QR codes will be refused entry.
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COLLECTIONS/POSTAGE: Collection on arrival or postage delivery are available for selected events. A minimum charge of £2 per booking will be added when selecting optional collection or postage options.
Tickets marked for collection are usually available to collect from the Town Hall reception 1 hour before the advertised show time.
For Postage delivery, If you have not received tickets within 7 days of the event please check the event page for the latest information on collections or call the Box Office on 0118 960 6060.
Please note that postage and collection is not currently available for all events and we recommend selecting e-tickets when booking.
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EXTERNAL TICKET AGENTS: If you have purchased tickets with an official ticket agent, the agent will specify delivery method and ticket details at the time of purchase.
Please note that Reading Arts are unable to offer refunds, exchanges or answer any queries relating to orders purchased through a ticket agent, please contact the ticket agent if you have any queries about your booking.
For some shows it may be necessary to exchange your agent ticket on arrival, please check the individual event page for the latest information before travelling to the venue.
Any tickets purchased through unofficial ticket agents or in breach of terms and conditions may be refused entry. Full Terms and Conditions can be found here
Ticketing: Refund Protection
All Reading Arts ticket sales are non refundable and we recommend selecting optional refund protection which can be added to your order for a small additional fee.
Full details of how to purchase or make a claim can be found HERE
*Please note that claims are processed by Ticketplan and not Reading Arts, please do not contact Reading Arts or the Box Office as we will be unable to assist with or approve claims.
Access
We are committed to making The Concert Hall welcome to everyone. We will always endeavour to support all our patrons to access and enjoy our events. Below are some links to give you more information to about the accessibility of our venue and our Access List.
More information on the accessibility of our venue can be found here
More information on our Access List can be found here
Please note, Wheelchair seats can only be booked through the Box Office - 0118 960 6060. Box Office are also available to help recommend seating for specific needs and requirements.
Security
To ensure your safety, security will be present to search bags on arrival and ID may be required.
Please allow plenty of time for extra security checks.
Please note there is no cloakroom available at The Town Hall.
Only food & drink* purchased at The Town Hall may be consumed at the venue.
*We allow sealed bottles of water or empty unsealed bottles which can then be refilled with free water available at our bars.
If you bring an unsealed bottle we will ask you to empty it before you enter the venue.
We will of course allow baby/toddler food & drink - if you have any concerns or requirement please speak to our Box Office.